Company DescriptionAbout usWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are 3,300 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics.Our hybrid way of working is designed to help you plan your work and your ;We want decisions about ‘where to work’ to be governed by ‘the work we need to do’ – whether that’s at client sites, offices/labs/studios, or remotely from home.We have five principles which will help us balance both creating a high-performance culture that delivers for our clients and the firm, and being understanding and inclusive to individuals, and the teams in which we all work. Our principles are: we put your safety first; we trust PA people; we respect difference; we are responsive to clients and we are responsive to individuals and teams.PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.Job DescriptionClick here for more info!PA are seeking to expand our Digital capability in Belfast extending our current penetration testing capability to work closely with our Digital Engineering colleagues. Our penetration testing team are an approved NCSC CHECK provider and accredited by CREST.Our energetic and collaborative team work on unique and interesting projects with our clients to solve their Cyber Security Challenges, with opportunities to work on assignments beyond a sole focus of just penetration testing.The role is based in our Belfast office, but you will also have the opportunity to work from home and there may be requirements to spend some time on client site, so willingness to travel occasionally is required.Opportunities for flexible working also exist, subject to client requirements.PA can offer you:The opportunity to deal with a variety of clients across virtually all industry sectors with a requirement for wide range of security assessments – Examples include working for the games industry, Premier League football clubs and global retailers.Through our Cyber training brand 7Safe, access to University and CREST accredited technical training courses.Encouragement to achieve and maintain CREST and other external certifications, which we allocate study time and funding for.Support for you to develop your own personal profile within the industry through R&D and publishing vulnerabilitiesQualificationsThe ideal candidateProficient in performing a variety of penetration tests such as infrastructure, web application, mobile application, secure code analysis etc.Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a larger team • Client oriented, able to communicate with all levels of an organisation with appropriate technical content and overlaying findings with impacts on a client’s ISMS; wider business impact; industry benchmarking; statutory impact and regulatory impactHold industry recognised qualifications such as CREST, OSCP etc.Ideally will be interested in delivering and contributing to our CREST accredited ethical hacking trainingAdditional InformationBenefitsPrivate medical insuranceTravel allowance 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysCompany pension schemeAnnual performance-based bonusLife and Income protection insuranceTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance)Inclusion & DiversityWe believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on